Rengaine

Fortnight 2012, Feature film, 1h15

Synopsis

Paris, today. Dorcy, a young black Christian, wants to marry Sabrina, a young North African. It what would be a simple matter if it weren’t for the fact that Sabrina has 40 brothers and that this easygoing wedding has crystallized a taboo still rooted in the mentalities of the two communities: no marriages between Blacks and Arabs. Slimane, the elder brother, and guardian of traditions, will oppose this union in every way possible.

Director

Rachid Djaïdani

Rachid Djaïdani started his film career as production assistant on La Haine by Mathieu Kassovitz, before becoming a boxing champion and then an actor. He has published three novels and directed several documentaries and a webseries. In 2012 he made his first feature, Rengaine, on a tiny budget. The movie was selected for Directors’ Fortnight and nominated for a the best First Feature for the Cesar Award. French Tour is his second feature.